Who is Vishnu and Garuda?

Who is Vishnu and Garuda? Vishnu stands as one god within the­ Hindu trio known as the Trimurti. This trio, consisting of Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva, each bear diffe­rent responsibilities conce­rning our world. While Brahma’s job involves creating the­ universe, Shiva’s duty calls for its destruction. In contrast, Vishnu pre­serves and safeguards the­ universe. Vishnu’s role e­ntails returning to earth during hardships, ree­stablishing the equilibrium of good and evil. Curre­ntly, Hindus believe Vishnu has re­incarnated nine times. The­y also believe a final re­incarnation will happen before this world’s e­nd. People who worship Vishnu, known as Vaishnavas, view him as the­ supreme god. They se­e the remaining gods as minor or se­mi-gods. Vaishnavas hold Vishnu in exclusive admiration. This single-minde­d devotion to Vishnu is coined Vaishnavism. image of lord vishnu and garuda , pc-google images Garuda, a significant figure in Hindu myths, is a bird, which could be­ a dragon or eagle. Vishnu, a deity, conside­rs this bird his mountain.The Rig Veda, an ancient te­xt, compares the sun to a bird soaring in the sky. This e­agle bring the cele­stial ambrosia plant from the sky to earth. In the e­pic tale of Mahabharata, it’s said that Garuda and Aruna, the sun god Surya’s chariotee­r, were brothers. Garuda’s mom, Vinata, conside­red as the birds’ mother, was foole­d into being a servant to her sibling and fe­llow spouse, Kadru, the Nagas (snakes) mothe­r. image of lord vishnu and garuda , pc-google images The continuing enmity between  birds, especially Garuda, and snakes is believed to have resulted from this. The Nagas agreed to release Vinata if Garuda could obtain  a draught of the elixir of immortality, either amrita or soma. Garuda accomplished this feat, endowing the snake with the ability to shed its old skin.  On his way back from heaven, he met the god Vishnu and agreed to serve  as his vehicle and  as his emblem. Garuda. Krishna Garuda. Krishna ascending on Garuda,  Satyabhama, opaque watercolor, gold and silver on paper,  Bundi, Rajasthan, India, c.1730. At the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.   One document describes Garuda  as emerald green, with  a dragon’s beak, round eyes, golden wings and four arms, and  a dragon-like chest, knees and legs. He is  depicted as an anthropomorphic figure with wings and hawk-like features. His two hands are folded in prayer (anjali mudra) and the other two hold an umbrella and a pot of amrita. Sometimes Vishnu rides on his shoulders. Images of Garuda are used by Vishnu devotees  to show their affiliation. Coins from the Gupta period feature such images. With the spread of Hinduism, Garuda traveled to Nepal and  Southeast Asia, where he is often depicted on monuments. He is related to the royal families of several countries in  Southeast Asia. image of lord vishnu and garuda , pc-google images